Development impact stories
The CSC aims to identify talented individuals who have the potential to become catalysts for positive change in their communities and beyond. Find out how Commonwealth Alumni are making an impact within their organisations and communities, and across nations and internationally.
Driving Environmental Resilience across Policy, Community, and Global Diplomacy in Bangladesh
Mercy Okusun |
01 May, 2026
Environmental governance in Bangladesh is shaped by intersecting pressures on its river systems, wetlands, and terrestrial ecosystems, alongside livelihoods that depend directly on natural resources. These challenges are compounded by …
Building Women’s Economic Agency and Advancing Gender-Responsive Disaster Management in Malawi
Mercy Okusun |
30 Apr, 2026
In Malawi, entrenched gender inequality intersects with economic fragility and intensifying climate shocks—leaving women disproportionately exposed to poverty, exclusion from decision-making, and gender-based violence. These challenges were starkly visible during …
From At-Risk Youth to Retirees: Advocating for the Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning in Trinidad and Tobago
Mercy Okusun |
10 Apr, 2026
The CSC is happy to present the latest case study showcasing the work of Commonwealth Alumni. This study features Rachael Guzman De Vlugt, an Alumnus from Trinidad and Tobago, who …
Strengthening Democratic Resilience and Security
Mercy Okusun |
09 Apr, 2026
Across the Commonwealth, governments face a rapidly shifting security landscape shaped by political volatility, technological change, and the growing influence of information in public life. It is within this environment …
Bridging Evidence, Equity, and Community Health
Mercy Okusun |
09 Apr, 2026
Across Malaysia’s evolving health landscape, clinicians face rising burdens of chronic disease, recurring infectious outbreaks, and deep inequalities in access to care — challenges intensified by the COVID19 pandemic. It …
Strengthening Climate-Smart Planning and Community Resilience in Northern Ghana
Hannah Openshaw |
02 Mar, 2026
Graduate Professional Skills training at the University of Business and Integrated Development Studies As part of the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission’s (CSC) ongoing case study series showcasing the global impact of …